Shah Rukh Khan’s 'King' look copied from Brad Pitt’s F1 look? Director Siddharth Anand opens up

The first look of Shah Rukh Khan's film "King" has sparked intense debate on social media, with many drawing comparisons between his character's look and Brad Pitt's appearance in the movie "F1". Director Siddharth Anand has now responded to the comparisons, putting the rumors to rest with his reaction.

Shah Rukh Khan's King look sparks comparison to Brad Pitt's F1 appearance

The release of the first look from Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film "King" triggered a wave of comparisons on social media, with fans and users drawing striking similarities between his look in the film and Brad Pitt's appearance in the movie "F1". The comparisons centered around Shah Rukh Khan's blue shirt and tan jacket, with side-by-side clips shared widely across platforms.

The debate that followed highlighted differing opinions, with some fans attributing the similarity to "inspiration," while others were more critical, labeling it a "copy".

Director Siddharth Anand addresses the issue

Siddharth Anand responded to a tweet about Bollywood being constantly subjected to hate with laughing emojis and an "okay" hand emoji.

The post read, Funny logic by haters these days. If Bollywood movie has:-Fighter Jet - Copy of Top Gun, Ship - Copy of Titanic, Same dress code - Copy of F1, Orange Dress - Anti-Hindu, Their IQ level is like - buffering since 1947.

The post features a collage of three images: Shah Rukh Khan in a similar outfit from his 2017 film "Jab Harry Met Sejal", Brad Pitt in his 2025 film "F1", and Shah Rukh's look from "King" that sparked the comparison.

Shah Rukh Khan on his upcoming film

Shah Rukh Khan recently opened up about his upcoming film "King" at a fan meet-and-greet event. Describing his role, he said, King ka jo character hai, bohot hi interesting hai. Siddharth aur Sujoy (Ghosh) ne bohot prem se likha hai. Aur usme bohot saari buraaiyaan hain. Khooni hai, logo ko maar deta hai aur poochta bhi nahi.

About King

Shah Rukh Khan marked his 60th birthday with a grand celebration, unveiling the first look of his upcoming film "King". The title reveal teaser showcases the actor performing high-octane action sequences and stunts, highlighting his versatility. In the teaser, Shah Rukh sports a distinguished salt-and-pepper look, adding to his rugged charm. "King" is set to be produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, promising an action-packed ride for fans.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, "King" boasts an ensemble cast, including Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Abhay Verma. The film is set to release in 2026.